Chairperson: Eastern Cape Region at South African Department of Correctional Services

Eastern Cape region: 

• Amathole Ref No: EC 2026/08/01 
• East London Ref No: EC 2026/08/02 
• Cradock Ref No: EC 2026/08/03 
• Kirkwood Ref No: EC 2026/08/04 
• Mthatha Ref No: EC 2026/08/05 
• Sada Ref No: EC 2026/08/06 
• St Albans Ref No: EC 2026/08/07 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised and appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in any Criminal Justice field, Social Sciences or related. Previous 5 years’ experience in management or decision-making position. Demonstrable experience of and ability to conduct effective evidence-based decision making, weighing facts and evidence, analysing and critically evaluating large volumes of complex information and identifying key issues, within tight deadlines and working on your own initiative. Demonstrable independence of mind and sound judgement, with the ability to make evidence-based decisions that are accurately documented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to gain respect and maintain rapport through effective communication and influencing skills – with the confidence to challenge opinions where necessary, work collegiately and resolve differences to reach sound decisions. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral: the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of individuals, varying your approach as necessary and treating others with respect, to listen actively and evaluate replies in order to probe issues. Excellent written skills: the ability to draft well-formed written reports that summarise evidence in support of a decision or recommendation.
• Demonstrable high standards of corporate and personal integrity and conduct, such as a strong commitment to fairness, equality and the ethos of supporting the wider public or community good through your contributions. High levels of time management, organisational and administrative skills, together with strong personal motivation and commitment to professional self-development. Evidence of experience of any aspect of the criminal justice system and an understanding of the importance of the victim’s perspective. Previous experience in management or decision-making position. 

DUTIES :

Responsibilities:

• Analyse and critically evaluate information in order to identify continuing risk/dangerous-ness in an individual offender’s case, where information may come from a variety of sources including electronic and paper documents, electronic updates and evidence given at oral hearings. Apply knowledge and judgement to offenders’ cases in order to decide whether they can safely be released into the community and to set conditions where release is appropriate.
• Oversee the hearing of cases in order to assess risk. Work collaboratively with other parole members in order to make judgments about the available evidence and to provide a concise and structured summary of relevant factors in reaching a decision or recommendation. Facilitate report writing, draft reasoned summaries and decisions. Be an effective ambassador for the Parole Board when representing it at hearings or any other event. Facilitate administrative roles associated with preparation for hearings, hearings and revocations/cancellations, public education on parole, and facilitate the invitation of victims to hearings, including court attendance as a result of litigation by offenders.